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STARLINK-31134 (58621)
COSPAR: 2023-203D | Alt Name: Starlink 31134
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 23, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58621
International Designator
2023-203D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:04:24 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
44.29°
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Argument of Perigee
258.83°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-31134
Alternative Name
Starlink 31134
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 58621U 23203D 26200.29472860 .00000575 00000+0 30418-4 0 9996
2 58621 43.0042 44.2894 0001509 258.8327 101.2355 15.27575091143689
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD catalog number 58621 and designated as 2023-203D, known also as STARLINK-31134 or Starlink 31134, is a part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration. It was launched on December 23, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. Equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link, it relies on solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters, designed primarily for communication purposes within the Starlink Group 6-32-04 constellation.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
4.1
Span
29
Dry Mass
700
Launch Mass
730
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-32-04
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink V2M
Configuration
Starlink v2 Mini
Motor
Argon ion thrusters
Equipment
Ku/Ka/E-band payload, optical inter-satellite link
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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